Common Core State Standards for K-12 education were adopted by
45 U.S. states, but controversy continues to rage. The sharpest battle
line divides the tea party and business wings of the Republican Party.

A sophisticated, real-world study confirms that dialing, texting or reaching for a cellphone while driving raises the risk of a crash or near-miss, especially for younger drivers. But the research also produced a surprise: Simply talking on the phone did not prove dangerous, as it has in other studies.

This could be the year that things finally turn
around for President Barack Obama's health care
law. Yet it could start with another round of
glitches that vex consumers and leave
Republicans crowing, "We told you so."

Every week in January one of Harmons four
registered dietitians will be responding to
your health and nutrition questions. We are
excited to tackle fad diets, "superfood"
trends, dietary restrictions
and more.

The New York Times and Guardian newspapers have called for clemency for Edward Snowden, saying that the espionage worker-turned-privacy advocate should be praised rather than punished for his disclosures.

Search warrants in the ongoing criminal
investigation of two former Utah attorneys
general reveal false statements the John
Swallow
campaign allegedly made to the Internal Revenue
Service to hide campaign donations.

All 52 passengers rescued after being trapped for more than a week on an icebound Russian research ship in the Antarctic were aboard an Australian icebreaker slowly cracking through heavy sea ice Friday toward open water after their dramatic rescue by a Chinese helicopter.

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